Senior Manager, Content Merchandising & Editorial

About the role

We are seeking a strategic and creative Sr. Manager of Content Merchandising & Editorial to lead content curation and merchandising strategy across our entire content portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Content-Driven Decisioning: Define and execute merchandising and editorial strategies deeply rooted in Fox One's unique content landscape, with a sharp focus on the real time nature of live news and sports.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and grow a team of content coordinators, managing daily merchandising operations while fostering long-term professional development.
• Strategic Decision-Making: Leverage analytics and performance data to continuously refine placement strategies. Develop regular reports and readouts to share actionable insights with the immediate team and executive stakeholders.
• Engagement Optimization: Drive initiatives that optimize engagement and viewing time per user through effective content placement.
• Tool & Process Improvement: Optimize internal tools and identify areas for improvement and promotional opportunity.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with business stakeholders to align merchandising efforts with content calendars and tentpole events.
• Brand Stewardship: Champion editorial best practices that reflect our brand and ensure consistency in tone and execution.

Requirements

• Leadership Experience: Proven experience leading editorial or content merchandising functions for a digital consumer product or streaming platform.
• Management Skills: Skilled in team leadership and talent development, with a focus on building collaborative and agile teams.
• Analytical Mindset: A strong ability to use data to guide decision-making and improve user engagement.
• Collaborative Success: Demonstrated success working cross-functionally with product, content, and business teams.
• Operational Expertise: Experience managing editorial calendars and a deep understanding of content presentation best practices across mobile, TV, and web.
• Technical Familiarity: Comfort with digital operations and various content management systems.
• Problem-solver: Willingness and ability to trouble-shoot issues in high pressure situations and communicate challenges and solutions to leadership.

Qualifications

A minimum of 3 days per week on-site at the workplace is an essential function of the position. Selected candidate must be able to reliably meet this requirement.

Benefits

This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.